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Slide__Y5XRQKOdEd-WfYQ0GneCwQ_title=Galileo System<p></p>
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Slide__Y5XRQKOdEd-WfYQ0GneCwQ_subTitle=The European Galileo system will operate 30 satellites, as its basic equipment, in a height of 24,000 kilometres. Other than NAVSTAR ("GPS"), it occupies only three orbits, but by ten satellites each. <p></p> <p>In addition to its important function as an independent, civilian alterative to GPS, it will offer an advanced failure safety conception.</p> <p>It is planned to complete deployment of the Galileo system until 2008.</p>